Program Overview
The Ecology at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Ecology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Ã s, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Ecology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Conservation Biology
- Methods in Natural Sciences.
- Global Change Ecology,
- Genetic Basis of Biodiversity
- Photobiology,
- Molecular Markers for Plant Genomics,
- Ecological Entomology,
- Behavioural and Population Ecology,
- Landscape Ecology,
- Ecology and Management of Rivers and Lakes,
- Environmental pollutants
- Ecotoxicology or Restoration Ecology.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The applicants must have obtained a Bachelor\xc2\xb4s degree, or its equivalent, in natural sciences (e.g. biology, ecology, natural resource management, agricultural or environmental sciences) with basic knowledge in statistics/research methods.
Applicants must demonstrate English language ability in accordance with the UMB regulations for programmes taught in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-06-18
About Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
Ås, Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months